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4 weeks ago
Sheetz eyes Mountaineer Inn site in Asheville, city planning records show
An early assistance application proposes a convenience store and gas station at the long-vacant Tunnel Road property
4 weeks ago
‘It came out of nowhere’: Residents describe storm that swept across Asheville area
Duke Energy crews continue restoration efforts as residents report downed trees, damaging winds and scattered storm damage
4 weeks ago
Asheville City Council OKs $22.2M for Helene recovery, home repair program
The meeting included funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, affordable housing repairs, French Broad River park restoration and public safety grants
4 weeks ago
Outages at 10,000 after summer storms rips through Asheville area
Thousands of people are without power around the Asheville area after severe thunderstorms hit the region this evening.
4 weeks ago
Asheville tornado warning expires but thousands left without power
Following a tornado warning and severe thunderstorms today, thousands have been left without power, Buncombe County warned in an emergency alert.
4 weeks ago
North Carolina launches cyclosporiasis dashboard as cases rise statewide
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a cyclosporiasis public information dashboard after additional cases of the parasite-borne disease were detected across the state.
4 weeks ago
18-year-old found dead at Dana Park near Hendersonville
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that an 18-year-old man was found deceased at a local park. The incident is currently under investigation.
4 weeks ago
Asheville Fire Department honors Capt. Jeff Bowen on 15th anniversary of his death
On July 28, 2011, Asheville Fire Department Captain Jeff Bowen lost his life while responding to an arson fire. AFD firefighters, city officials, Bowen's family members and members of the public gathered for the 15th annual remembrance ceremony of the fire captain.
4 weeks ago
Judge keeps Mission Hospital lawsuit alive, rejects HCA bid to end case early
North Carolina Business Court rejects most of HCA's dismissal arguments as lawsuit over emergency and cancer care at Asheville's Mission Hospital moves forward
4 weeks ago
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch issued for Asheville area
Buncombe County faces threats of damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes until 8 p.m.
4 weeks ago
Asheville woman arrested with 20 grams of ecstasy and a firearm near downtown Asheville
Tyriana Jakira Smith, 29, was arrested at the Charlotte Street exit of I-240 East with drugs, a gun and over $4,400 in cash.
4 weeks ago
McDowell County woman charged after child tested positive for narcotics
Elvia Stamey, 44, was charged with a felony for exposing a child in her care to a controlled substance.
4 weeks ago
Mission Hospital faces new scrutiny over services, Medicare compliance
Dogwood Health Trust and independent monitor explain findings involving emergency care, oncology services, Care Partners and HCA’s sale agreement commitments
4 weeks ago
A-B Tech lands $29.2 million federal grant for WNC Futures Factory in Asheville
Disaster recovery funding will build advanced manufacturing training and research hub expected to create nearly 2,750 jobs
4 weeks ago
Severe storms could hit Asheville, WNC on Tuesday
The National Weather Service warns Western North Carolina could see large hail, strong winds and an isolated tornado
4 weeks ago
I-26 Connector: Westgate ramp in Asheville to close permanently on Sunday
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that the flyover ramp connecting Patton Avenue to Westgate Parkway will permanently close on Sunday, Aug. 2 to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project.
4 weeks ago
Asheville man arrested after 8 break-ins at same downtown business
Nicholas Jones Crowder, 35, was arrested in connection with eight separate break-ins and larcenies at a business in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.
4 weeks ago
Traffic Alert: Truck fire closes two lanes of I-40 West near Old Fort
Crash involving a truck pulling a trailer shuts down right two lanes near Exit 73 in McDowell County, causing delays
4 weeks ago
Convicted felon charged after traffic stop uncovers gun, fake license plate
Justin Bradley Johnson, 38, from Nebo, N.C., was charged with felony possession of a firearm by a felon after a traffic stop last weekend.
4 weeks ago
Swannanoa Post Office replacement gets funding, 10-year lease commitment
The Postal Service has signed a 10-year non-cancelable lease and confirmed funding, but a construction timeline has not been set
